Returning to work after caring for family (update)

I used to work as a welding apprentice and I am looking for a part-time role to start. This is my first time dealing with any of this. I want flexible hours. What helped?

Be straightforward about the break and focus on what you bring now.

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it last year, and it settled down once I kept a simple log of every call and form.